I found a popular $1 toy at the thrift store that sells for $1,190 - the exact tag to look for
A SAVVY thrifter is showing you can make some serious cash by browsing through your local Goodwill – one $1 toy collected a whopping profit of more than $1,000.
You can make some major savings while thrifting if you know what to look for.
But some shoppers have taken the hobby to the next level, regularly reselling items they find at thrift stores for unbelievable resell prices online.
TikToker @LadyArbitrage is one such thrifter, who regularly spotlights her finds to more than 110,000 followers.
In a recent video, she revealed how a simple $1 toy can turn into a massive $1,000 plus in resell profits.
“When these doors open, people go crazy at this thrift store,” she said as she began scouring the aisles for any special products.
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As she looked through an overwhelming amount of toys, LadyArbitrage said there’s one tag you especially need to look out for.
It’s called Jellycat.
The brand regularly sells for cheap at thrift stores but can rack up a heavy profit when sold online.
One Jellycat blue puppy dog toy was priced for just $2 but sells online for $45.
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Another rare plush toy went for the same rate, showing you could easily make around $100 in profits.
Still, LadyArbitrage was committed to the hustle and kept digging through the toys.
“There was Jellycat everywhere,” she said. “Most of them only for $1.”
The rarest items will naturally bring in a greater profit, but there were some finds that are nearly unbelieve in resell value.
For instance, the TikToker showed a rare Jellycat toy called Little Fergus the Frog sells for $1,190 on eBay.
Another, the Gertrude Goose, can be sold for $299.
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Even in the toy aisle, there are tons more profit to be made if you’re looking to resell some thrift finds.
LadyArbitrage also found a Cinderella Carriage Popcorn Bucket for a measly $2.
However, a further search online revealed people regularly pay $25 when they purchase them online.
Different colored carriages can bring in even more money, as well.
Another high-value type of product is any Epcot-related toys or items.
One Epcot-themed towel was available at the thrift store for just $3 but can easily go for $30 plus online.
LadyArbitrage said another hack is to always pick up the large bags of assorted toys.
While the one in particular she grabbed is full of Disney characters, each bag presents a chance to find some treasure, and there are too many potential high resell rates to pass up on the entire bag.
Breyer’s horse figureheads also tend to be valuable.
“Anytime I find it, I look it up,” LadyArbitrage said.
“You find the right ones, the rare ones, we’re talking a lot of money.”
To prove her point, the TikToker showed an eBay listing for an unreleased Breyer set with 34 bids and a ticket price of $5,655.
Another Breyer piece, the collie/cattle dog mold sold for $1,500, and there’s even more where that came from.
LadyArbitrage also found a rare signed piece of pottery by Vera Russell.
“This is pretty cool,” the savvy thrifter said. “Only $2. Should be able to get $30 plus shipping.”
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
While thrifting for profit, there are several brands you should look out for if you’re trying to have a successful side hustle.
Clothing wise, TikTok thrifting couple @kaywayshop said Gymshark, Peter Millar, Untuckit, and Ralph Lauren are known to bring in some of the best deals.
Shoes also tend to bring in high profits, but you’ll need to be somewhat well-versed in the brands and model types.
As a reseller, it’s important that you take high-quality photographs of all of your thrift store finds when listing them on sites like eBay.
You’ll also want a strong description that easily matches what online shoppers will be searching for.
Sellers can set the price at whatever amount they choose, but it’s smart to check comparable sold products.
Remember, all side hustles must be reported to the IRS as income made each tax year.
Otherwise, you’ll risk paying some hefty fines for the uncounted income.
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Another thrifter found a $5 baseball jersey that sells for $100 on Poshmark.
Meanwhile, another kids' toy from Goodwill had a secret value of $400 despite being sold for just $20 in-store.
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